Ciao Bella Salon and Spa

Ciao Bella owners Annamaria “Anna” Parlanti-Warmolts and Simone Warmolts have spent the past four years building their Midlothian business into a top-notch salon with an ultra-calming atmosphere.

All their hard work hasn’t gone without notice. In addition to a growing list of regular clientele, Ciao Bella was named one of the best salons in Central Virginia in 2014 by Virginia Living magazine.

“We are proud to share our passion for people and the beauty industry,” Anna says. “We go above and beyond to make sure our guests are happy, whether it’s a welcoming beverage and a friendly greeting, the calming music we play, the quality services we offer, or the relaxing atmosphere we provide.”

The husband and wife team have recently taken their business to the next level by expanding their hair salon into a full-service spa.

Now, in addition to all the latest hair styles and treatments, Ciao Bella Salon and Spa clients can get everything from manicures and pedicures to facials and sports massages.

“This is something our customers have been asking for,” says Anna, who studied at Aveda Institute of Cosmetology in New York City and has received advanced training as far away as Milan, Italy. “When we decided to expand, we didn’t go about it half-heartedly. We made sure everything we did was of the highest quality.”

For instance, the nail area is not only aesthetically appealing and relaxing, it also was planned to keep guests safe. The custom-made bench was built for exceptional comfort and lumbar support, while the Magna-Jet technology delivers a soothing and relaxing hydrotherapy foot bath with the assurance of pure clean water. The removable filters are replaced and sanitized after every guest to ensure complete disinfection.

“We spent a lot of money making sure our clients are cared for,” Anna explains. “They have always been able to depend on our hair services. Now, they’ll get that same quality in our spa.”

Tracy Finnie, a master aesthetician with more than 20 years of experience, was recently hired to provide custom facials, eyebrow sculpting, and French bikini waxing, while senior stylist/lash extensionist Stacey Divita can help make mascara a thing of the past by applying Novalash eyelash extensions.

There’s also a line of prenatal services – including massages, manicures and pedicures – that Anna was inspired to offer after giving birth to her nine-month-old daughter, Aviana.

The addition of spa services will take nothing away from Ciao Bella’s award-winning hair salon, which caters to people with all hair types and specializes in color treatments, men’s cuts, and curly hair. Whether it’s a Brazilian blow-out, a Coppolla Keratin Smoothing Treatment, or a new hair color you’re looking for, there’s a stylist at Ciao Bella with the advanced training to do the job.

To make sure a variety of guests can have their needs met and still get the quality of service they have grown to expect at Ciao Bella, the prices of services vary, depending on the stylist’s experience.

“We perceive each and every guest as an opportunity to reveal another aspect of beauty and fulfillment in a distinctive way,” Anna says. “Customer satisfaction is our ultimate reward and we will go to great lengths to achieve it.”